Doing our bit....

Oceanwest Logistics Limited recognises in full its responsibilities in respect of environmental protection, and accepts that it should constitute a fundamental element in company procedures and long-term strategy. Managers at all levels of the company are required to maintain the company's environmental policy. All employees are made aware of the company environmental policy and are encouraged to abide by it.

The company will comply with all existing environmental legislation and, beyond that; where possible and practicable, will implement other environmentally advantageous policies. In particular, the company will:-

Control, monitor and reduce the fuel consumption and emission levels of all vehicles. Give consideration to alternative fuels.

Encourage all employees to have consideration for the environmental, locally and globally.

Ensure that vehicle weights remain within legal restrictions, limiting damage to highways and the environment.

Actively consider noise reduction devices for both vehicles and trailers.

Take all reasonable steps to ensure that any hazardous goods carried are properly packaged in accordance with relevant law.

Recycle used paper and other material wherever it is possible and practicable to do so.

Encourage all staff to suggest means of reducing damage to the environment wherever possible.

As they become known, the company will consider other environmentally advantageous practices, and take account of local authority and community representations made to it. Oceanwest Logistics Ltd is firmly committed to actively reducing damage to the environment wherever possible and practicable to do so.